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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.47, 1,129.29 and 445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.47, 1,129.29 and 445.56 is: 666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.47 : 1,129.29 = 445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.47/1,129.29 = 445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.47x = 1,129.29 × 445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.47x = 503,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,166.45/754.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.91

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